Chapter 671

These nobles are also wealthier.

This makes the wine market far larger than in another world!

And much, much larger!

The market's potential is virtually limitless!

At this moment, at the banquet, numerous nobles were asking others if they had seen anyone from the Flame Empire.

"Quiet, quiet, the Emperor has something to say."

At this moment, a female official shouted loudly.

The nobles present immediately fell silent.

On the highest platform, Empress Tina picked up a cup from a lady-in-waiting beside her; inside the cup was unmistakably wine.

Empress Tina swirled the cup in her hand, the red wine gently rippling—the motion, coming from her, was anything but ordinary in its elegance.

Then, Empress Tina said: "Wine is truly a gift from heaven. I thank Her Majesty Queen Mengying of the Flame Empire for bringing us such a delicious drink!"

Having spoken, she raised her cup toward Mengying.

Seeing this, Mengying stood up, lifted a cup of wine from the table, and lightly clinked it in the air with Empress Tina.

Then, both empresses took a small sip!

"It's her!"

Empress Tina's words drew every eye to Mengying!

Some nobles' eyes bulged as if about to pop out.

You must understand that, in the hearts of many nobles, Meng Ying has already become a true sacred domain!

But now, this Saint Realm was none other than the Empress of the Flame Empire!

In an instant, many nobles wondered what kind of origin the Flame Empire truly had!

An empire possessing a Saint Realm is no small empire—it's at least a great empire!

Yet when these nobles finally learned the true origin of the Flame Empire from Duke Laurence and a few other dukes who understood it, they were stunned all over again!

The Flame Empire was merely a small empire formed by the merger of three kingdoms to the east and a beastman nation!

Yet this small empire possessed a Saint Realm!

No, besides one Saint Realm, the Flame Empire also had a legend!

One Saint Realm, one legend!

The Flame Empire's composition far exceeded the category of a small empire!

The envoys from other empires who had come to observe the ceremony were also stunned by the Flame Empire!

Especially those from the smaller empires.

The most powerful among these small empires had only a legend.

They dreamed of possessing a Saint Realm existence!

But becoming a Saint Realm is no easy feat; after achieving it, many Saint Realms devoted themselves to researching the path to godhood, hiding away to cultivate in seclusion, and very few were willing to remain stationed in an empire—especially a small one!

Yet this small empire, the Flame Empire, possessed a Saint Realm!

This made the envoys from those small empires intensely envious!

The Flame Empire's deity must be incredibly lucky!

Hmm, it's no wonder they thought this way.

Even Empress Tina had initially thought the same.

Only Mengying knew it wasn't the Flame Empire's deity who was lucky—it was she herself who was lucky!

These people still did not know that the Purple Gold Empire had been conquered, and Mengying had no intention of telling them.

Otherwise, they would be even more shocked.

After their shock, some nobles were already thinking about how to make contact with the Flame Empire.

Originally, the matter was simple: just find someone from the Flame Empire and approach them to talk—business among nobles often formed this way.

But the problem was, those who had come from the Flame Empire were the Empress!

And this Empress was a Saint Realm!

Another person was also a legend!

These nobles instantly dared not approach.

Even a grand duke was insignificant before a legend-level existence, let alone a Saint Realm.

Just speaking to a Saint Realm would make them tremble with fear—how could they dare approach to negotiate business?

At this moment, some noticed Anne beside the Crown Princess.

Soon after, Duke Laurence was surrounded by nobles.

"Duke Laurence, your daughter seems very familiar with the Flame Empire…"

"Yes, Duke Laurence, please introduce us."

Other dukes pleaded one after another.

Under the persistent pleas of so many dukes, Duke Laurence had no choice but to steel himself and approach the Crown Princess.

The Crown Princess quickly learned his purpose.

The nobles wished to purchase silk, porcelain, tea, wine, fruit wine, and even potatoes from the Flame Empire.

"Queen, these nobles can be useful."

The Crown Princess whispered.

The Flame Empire's nobles are currently trading with the three eastern provinces of the Eternal Night Empire.

Yet the Flame Empire's own nobility still struggles to sell goods throughout the entire Eternal Night Empire.

Two or three more provinces, and that's the limit of the Flame Empire's nobility—they can't absorb more.

After all, the several provinces east of the Eternal Night Empire are already larger in area than the Flame Empire was before its expansion, and far more populous.

Under these circumstances, the Eternal Night Empire's nobility can be leveraged.

Of course, the Flame Empire must control the export price—charging the Eternal Night Empire's nobility much more.

By using the power of these Eternal Night Empire nobles, the Flame Empire's Goods of the Kingdom can be swiftly sold across the entire Eternal Night Empire.

Even into the dozen or so kingdoms surrounding the Eternal Night Empire.

This method of leveraging others' strength can expand the market far more rapidly, generating a constant stream of gold coins and making the Flame Empire even more prosperous!

Upon hearing the Crown Princess's words, Meng Ying gave a barely perceptible nod.

"Leave it to me to handle."

Said the Crown Princess.

Meng Ying hummed in agreement.

As Empress and Holy Maiden of the Flame Lord, and a powerful Saint Realm cultivator, Meng Ying had no desire to mingle among the nobility.

Socializing was something only nobles enjoyed.

Meng Ying did not.

"Lady Meng Ying, shall we chat some more?"

At that moment, Empress Tina stepped forward and spoke to Meng Ying.

The two Empresses resumed their conversation.

This time, their topic was far more relaxed.

And Annie became the Crown Princess's attendant.

The Crown Princess walked up to the group of Dukes, behind whom stood countless Counts.

"The Flame Empire has now secured trade permits in all provinces of the Eternal Night Empire. Our nobility are already trading with you; we've built a city at the border where you may purchase the goods you need. Outside the six eastern provinces, you may sell in all other regions."

The Crown Princess had no intention of wasting time with pleasantries—she spoke bluntly.

This manner of speaking was precisely what these nobles preferred.

Nobles spoke too many formalities; they disliked them but were forced to use them—unless they possessed the Crown Princess's strength.

The six eastern provinces are reserved for the Flame Empire's nobility—those six provinces alone are enough to satisfy them.

The purchase price for the Eternal Night Empire's nobility will be roughly double that of the Flame Empire's nobility!

Of course, the sources of their goods differ: the Flame Empire's nobility procure goods domestically, while the Eternal Night Empire's nobility will purchase them at the border city!

"Additionally, our first batch of goods is limited—those who want them must act quickly."

After speaking, the Crown Princess departed.

Annie followed closely behind her.